DREAM CHRONICLES WEAVING ITS WAY TO XBOX LIVE ARCADE AND PLAYSTATION NETWORK

San Mateo, Calif.– Feb. 8, 2010– Dreams do come true, as Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, partners with PlayFirst to bring the award-winning Dream Chronicles to consoles beginning this Spring. The stylized adventure game licensed through PlayFirst is coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation® Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

“ Dream Chronicles has been enchanting players on Windows PC for several years and soon console players will get the chance to solve the mystery of this dreamscape,” said Sabine Duvall, Vice President of Digital Download at Hudson Entertainment.“We look forward to welcoming fans and new players alike to the experience of this surreal world.”

Dream Chronicles takes place in an ethereal world where the lines between reality and fantasy fade away. Players take on the role of Faye, who must follow subtle clues to find her missing husband and escape from the mysterious sleeping spell that has taken over the town of Wish. Players will search high and low for the solutions to puzzles and obstacles that block their way across 18 fantastic locations and can even work with a friend, either online or offline, to solve the mystery that unfolds.

The original Windows PC version was a Zeeby winner for“People’s Choice Award for Best Hidden Object&Adventure Game of 2007.”

For more information on Dream Chronicles and other titles, please visit Hudson Entertainment at www.hudsonent.com.

Hudson Entertainment is the North and South American subsidiary of Hudson Soft, an international provider of games and entertainment content founded in 1973. Hudson Entertainment focuses on four key businesses: console retail games, digital download content, mobile games, and music. Hudson introduced best-selling videogame franchises including Bomberman, Bonk, Military Madness and Deca Sports. Hudson's mobile division is a leading supplier of games and personalized content. Through numerous partnerships with record labels, Hudson has become a leading provider of digital music and video content. For more information on Hudson Entertainment, please visit www.hudsonent.com.

PlayFirst, a leading publisher of emotionally engaging interactive entertainment, is committed to providing compelling experiences that always delight customers. PlayFirst’s mission is to deliver delightful play for everybody, everyday. By creating engaging story worlds that capture the imagination, PlayFirst teams make quality gaming experiences across popular platforms worldwide including PC, Mac, iPhone, Facebook, and consoles. The company's game portfolio includes world-renowned titles, such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Chocolatier®, and Dream Chronicles®. PlayFirst games are available in major retailers and on more than 500 sites in 20 languages. For more information, visit www.playfirst.com.

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